Columns/Features

October 25, 2018

Athlete Spotlight: Redshirt Junior Outside Hitter Lindsey Ruddins

By Calvin Thrift

Having just earned her fourth Big West Player of the Week honors this season, women's volleyball star Lindsey Ruddins steps into the Nexus' Athlete Spotlight.

October 25, 2018

Interview With the Enemy: Cal Poly Junior Midfielder Diego Alonso

By Omar Hernandez

Sports editor Omar Hernandez sat down with one of the stars of the Cal Poly Mustangs soccer team to talk about his perspective on the Blue-Green rivalry.

October 18, 2018

Major Off-Season Storylines

By Jake Ciccone

Staff Writer Jake Ciccone breaks down some of the biggest stories from this past off-season, and what they mean moving forward.

October 18, 2018

New-Look Raptors and Celtics Look to Dominate East

By Andrew Strauss

The NBA off-season rarely fails to disappoint. Staff writer Andrew Strauss considers how this year's roster changes will alter the NBA landscape.

October 18, 2018

In Defense of Jimmy Butler

By Kunal Mehta

Staff writer Kunal Mehta explores the complexity of the Jimmy Butler saga, and why he sides with the all-star guard.

October 18, 2018

The Ultimate Buy-Low: The Sacramento Kings

By Spencer Ault

The intriguing nature of the Kings' young core is explored by staff writer Spencer Ault.

October 11, 2018

Athlete Spotlight: Sophomore Guard Devearl Ramsey

By Max Kelton

Staff writer Max Kelton explores the long-awaited potential of 2-time gold medalist point guard Devearl Ramsey. The UCSB guard is expected to suit up for the Gauchos at the start of the season.

October 3, 2018

Why the NBA will Surpass the NFL as America’s Favorite Sport

By Prescott Creveling

Staff Writer Prescott Creveling offers up his take on the future of the two biggest sports league in America, and why on eseems to be rapidly outpacing the other.

August 24, 2018

Gauchos Breathe Life Into Thunderdome

By Calvin Thrift

After a historic comeback season last year under new head coach Joe Pasternack, the Gauchos will aim to capitalize off their rejuvenated home court advantage once again.

July 1, 2018

NBA Draft Superlatives

By Jake Ciccone

The NBA's newest class of rookies is examined by staff writer Jake Ciccone, as he makes his early predictions for some of the most rewarding picks of this year's draft.

June 30, 2018

The 71 Year Old Man With the Cane, Ronaldo/Messi’s Fall, and the New Hero

By Omeed Soltanalipour

With the World Cup in full swing, staff writer Omeed Soltanalipour covers some of the most exciting storylines thus far and gives his predictions for tomorrow's matches.

June 22, 2018

How ESPN Ruined The 2018 NBA Draft

By Calvin Thrift

With this year's NBA draft said and done, it's time to criticize just how it was said and done.

June 21, 2018

C Into the Future: What Lies Ahead for the Boston Celtics

By Kendra Jackson

Staff Writer Kendra Jackson analyzes the recent feats of the up and coming Boston Celtics, and how one of the most storied NBA franchises can get back to championship form.

June 13, 2018

The Last Dance: Remembering the 1990 UCSB Basketball Team

By Ryan Hykes

With the recent success of the UCSB Men's Basketball team getting NCAA tournament hopes up around campus, staff writer Ryan Hykes looks back to the last and only time the Gauchos got a tournament win.